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LOCATION> APOCALYPSE'S SATELLITE.
SCENE> THE FRONT END OF A SPACE SHUTTLE EXTENDS INTO A LARGE
CHAMBER INSIDE THE CRYSTAL SATELLITE THROUGH A SMASHED WALL WHICH
HAS ALREADY COMPLETED SEALING ITSELF AROUND THE SHUTTLE. THE
MORLOCKS LAY SPRAWLED OUT ON THE FLOOR, HAVING SPILLED OUT FROM
THE TORN OPEN COCKPIT.<Xeno> ::stands up slowly, scanning the area::
<Static> Okay..ow..remind me to tell them they need to
build better shockin' seatbelts, when we get back home..::Slowly
stands, grimacing as he does::
<Flux> ::shakily pulls herself to her feet and looks
around::
<Seth> ::coughs, shakes head:: Uh... ::looks around::
<Landslide> ::pushes himself up onto his knees:: Joto..
does not like this plan so far..
<Powerslam> ::pushes himself slowly up with one arm,
wincing as he feels his other shoulder slowly pop back into place
with a gristling pop::
<Gally> ::jumps to her feet and surveys the area:: it
worked... Jaxion you truely are crazy
<Jaxion> ::groans and mutters, sitting up:: Thank you.. I
think..
<Kali> ::Mutters and shakes her head.:: If anyone compains
about me driving again...
<Static> ::Grumbles:: As long as we don't have to do
something like that, again, I'll be fine..
<Seth> ::stands, dusts himself off:: Well, we're here. Now
what? ::starts listening for danger::
<Powerslam> ::runs a hand through his hair then looks at
his hand:: ((Great... I'm either cut open or I'm losing my
hair... can't tell which til my eyes start working normally
again...))ACTION> A PRESENCE IS SUDDENLY NOTICED STANDING IN THE
ONLY OPEN DOORWAY. A TALL MAN WITH AN EERILY THIN FORM. HIS EYES
SUNKEN AND VACANT. BECAUSE OF HIS DEFORMED THINNESS, IT TAKES
THEM A MOMENT TO RECOGNIZE THE MAN AS DONOVON.<Static> ::Eyes go wide, seeing the figure::
..Dono? Is that you, man..? ::Takes a step towards him:: I
thought you were..What the shock did Blue DO to you..?
<Jaxion> ::gets to his feet:: Static, get away from him..
::reaches for his gun cautiously::
<Seth> ::eyes the man, somewhat wide-eyed:: ((The effect of
a horseman maybe?)) ::listens to the mans breathing and heartbeat
trying to asses his health::
<Xeno> ::looks at Dono, not stepping forward, weapons
arming::
<Powerslam> ::eyes the figure as his vision starts to stop
being blurry::
<Gally> ::blades snap into place on her arms as plasma
starts to leak from her left arm's fingertips::
<Kali> Oh my god...
<Flux> ::watches Dono cautiously drawing her sword::
<Static> ::Sends a glance back at Jaxion, then at Dono::
It's Dono, Jax..he ain't gonna hurt us..if anything, he looks
like he could use a Triple Cheeseburger..
<Famine> Famine.. ::raises his hands slowly:: hungers..
<Kali> ::Covers her mouth and glances at Static and
Powerslam.::
<Xeno> then eat this Famine ::fires his repulsor at him::
<Gally> ::eyes narrow at famine:: choose your side in
this... either way your master dies
<Static> ..Eyes go wide and moves backwards a few steps::
Did you say.."Famine"..? ::Grinds his teeth together
and speaks almost softly:: Aw no..Aw shock No..::Looks towards
Famine::
<Seth> ::flexes, in preparation of an attack, suddenly
realizing that he has a gash in his left bicep:: ((Superb))
::steps back as Xeno opens fires, under his breth:: Oh thor, here
we go...::lifts up his arm and aims:: ACTION> AS FAMINE RAISES HIS HANDS, THEY ARE SUDDENLY
STRUCK WITH AN INTENSE PAIN IN THEIR HEADS. GALLY AND XENO ARE
UNAFFECTED, XENO'S SUIT REGISTERING SOME KIND OF PSIONIC ATTACK
THAT IT'S DEFENDING AGAINST.<Famine> ::takes the blast in the shoulder,
jerking back but other than that, doesn't seem to even notice::
<Kali> ::Sighs with a hiss, sinking to the ground clutching
her head.::
<Xeno> hmm, psionic attack is it ::fires a sonic blast at
famine stepping forward::
<Jaxion> Agh! ::drops back the the floor, gripping his
head:: Shock! He's a horseman!
<Gally> ::leaps into a quad somersault bringing her foot to
bear at Famine's body::
<Static> Argh..::Drops to his knees, gripping at his head
and clenching his eyes closed, tightly, in pain:: Dono..stop..!
<Powerslam> ::winces and grabs his head, dropping to his
knees:: nngh!
<Flux> ::grips at her head and lets out a low groan::
<Maximus> ::growls, slamming against the wall while
clutching his head::
<Seth> ::grabs his head:: ((Ughnn)) ::lifts his arm and
tries to fire a focused sonic pulse at Donovan::ACTION> FAMINE IS SLAMMED BACK BY XENO'S PULSE, BUT
BRACES HIMSELF BY GRABBING THE SIDES OF THE DOORWAY. GALLY'S KICK
SMASHES HIM AGAINST THE FLOOR.<Kali> ::Hisses in pain and is about to throw a
flame at but pauses.:: ((It's pure or next to pure oxygen in
here.. Damnnit.))
<Gally> ::reaches to try and grab Famine and slam him into
a wall:: cease this or you will be destroyed organic
<Static> ::Tries to get to his feet and see through the
pain:: No..don't kill him..Blast it, Dono..ya gotta snap out of
it..ACTION> FAMINE GRABS GALLY'S ANKLE BEFORE SHE GRABS
HIM, AND HURLS HER INTO THE FAR WALL. IN ANOTHER FEAT OF STRENGTH
AND SPEED HIS BODY SHOULD NOT HAVE, HE LUNGES AT XENO AND TACKLES
HIM TO THE FLOOR.<Jaxion> NNrnn.. ::crawls towards the doorway::
we.. have to get away from him..
<Xeno> ::hits the floor:: bad move buddy ::tries to pull
him up and hit him with a point blank repulsor blast::
<Kali> ::Starts to crawl along the floor.::
<Seth> ::tries to listen past the pain, hearing Xeno and
Famine tussling:: ((Too...close...otgehter to risk..a blast))
::starts for the doorway::
<Gally> ::hits the wall and slides down it landing on her
feet:: this is your last chance... I will not offer you surrender
again
<Flux> ::braces herself against the wall trying to steady
herself::ACTION> FAMINE SLAMS BACK AGAINST THE WALL, BUT
IMMEDIATELY STANDS AGAIN AND APPROACHES XENO. THE OTHERS NOTICE
THE PAIN LESSENING AS FAMINE IS BUSY WITH XENO.<Xeno> ::quickly jumps at famine, trying to nail
him with a full strength punch::
<Kali> Should we leave the these two to fight them?
<Maximus> ::manages to get to his feet, staggering through
the doorway and falling into the corridor::
<Powerslam> ::winces, gritting his teeth, shakily trying to
get to his feet then stumbles back to one knee::
<Seth> ::gets up, still stumbling to gain distance from
Famine, turns and tries to get a fix on his location::
<Jaxion> they're.. ::grabs the edge of the doorway and
pulls himself through:: only ones that CAN fight him!
<Static> ::Stumbles towards the others a little bit::
There..has to be some way to bring him back..
<Famine> ::takes the punch and slams back against the wall,
slumping down for a moment:: hrr.. ::lashes back in an upward
swipe with both hands, knocking Xeno on his back::
<Kali> ::Sighs and drags herself along the floor.::
<Gally> ::sends a white hot plasma flare from her left hand
at Famine::
<Xeno> ::hits the floor and slides a bit:: this is
difficult ::Stand up, readying to attack again::
<Flux> ::pulls herself away from the wall and looks at
Xeno:: ((but I can't just leave him...))
<Seth> ::stumbles and falls past Jaxion through the
doorway:: Ugh!
<Famine> ::takes the blast in the arm, whipping around and
falling to the floor::
<Xeno> ::aims his weapons at Famine::
<Powerslam> ::stands and leans against the wall, stumbling
towards the doorway::ACTION> THE HEADACHE SEEM TO BE LESS AS INTENSE OUT IN
THE CORRIDOR.<Kali> ::Manages to stand up weakly, rubbing her
temples.::
<Landslide> ::tumbles through the doorway, getting out of
the room:: Uggn..
<Gally> ::charges at Famine trying to kick him off the
floor:: I am truely sorry... but you leave us no choice... may
whatever god you believe in have mercy upon your soul
<Static> ::Reaches the door, still grimacing in pain::
Blast it..I told him I'd be there for him if he needed
me..::Sends a look backwards before moving out into the corridor,
cursing:: I swear, Apocalypse is going to shockin' PAY for this!ACTION> THE KICK LAUNCHES FAMINE BACK INTO AN UPRIGHT
POSITION AGAINST THE WALL.<Kali> We'll help them...
<Seth> ::gets up, takes a few moments to clear his head::
((That was...unpleasant))
<Xeno> ::looks towards Famine:: this isnt much of a
horseman
<Gally> ::lunges at famine with a storm of rapid fire
punches::
<Jaxion> ::stands up, rubbing his forward and looking back
into the room:: Flux! Get out of there! We can't help here!
<Flux> ::watches as everyone files out into the corridor
and then looks at Gally and Xeno:: ((They'll be find, just go))
::stumbles through the door into the corridor::ACTION> FAMINE TAKES EVERY ONE OF THE PUNCHES. HIS
HAND SUDDENLY WHIPS OUT AND GRABS GALLY BY THE HEAD, YANKING HER
FACE FIRST INTO THE WALL. FAMINE THEN HEADS FOR XENO HUNGRILY, AS
IF TOTALLY UNAWARE OF THE BEATING HE JUST TOOK.<Xeno> ::clicks on his defense system:: lets see
if you can take this then ::tries to grab hold of familes head
and puch him in the stomach::ACTION> THE DOORWAY SEALS UP, CUTTING THE MORLOCKS OFF
FROM GALLY AND XENO.<Static> ::Growls slightly as the doorway seals
up:: Looks like someone's expecting us..Let's not keep them
waiting..::Moves forward in the corridor::
<Seth> ::exhales loudly:: Thor...
<Kali> ::Sighs and takes out a small sword as she brushes
back her bangs.:: Hate this...
<Flux> ::looks at the door with a blank expression and then
nods::
<Jaxion> ::starts walking down the corridor as the pain
fully fades:: Fun wasn't part of the plan.. course..neither was
that..
<Kali> God... how did they do that to him?
<Powerslam> ::rubs his forehead:: Great, now where do we
find the big Apocalypse?
<Jaxion> ::pulls his gun out of its holster as he walks::
Remind me to ask..
<Static> ::Growls:: Don't care..but Poccy's got a whole
shockin' lot worse comin' to him, I guarantee it..::Stalks ahead,
igniting his energy blades as he does::ACTION> THEIR SURROUNDINGS BECOME CHAOTIC AS THE
CRYSTAL SHIFTS AROUND THEM. THE CORRIDOR THEY WERE IN BECOMES
DISTORTED AND DISAPPEARS AS THEY ARE SWEPT OFF THEIR FEET IN A
MESS OF SWIRLING CRYSTAL.<Flux> ::holds her sword over her shoulder as she
walks wearing a completely blank look::
<Seth> ::rips off part of his sleeve and covers his arm
wound, then catches up:: Not the best way to treat a wound, but I
doubt Apocalypse is willing to extend mecial benefits to the ones
who would kill him.
<Kali> War is on earth... we just past Famine... ::Gringes
then suddenly is thrown on the ground::
<Static> ::Narrows his eyes, looking around as the crystal
swirls around him, before getting dropped to the floor:: What the
shock?
<Seth> ::completely confused:: This...somehow...doesn't
surprise me!
<Jaxion> AH! ::tries to hold onto his gun as he's thrown
and twisted around:: This is shockin'.. ::mutters the rest::
<Flux> ::carefully tries to keep the sword close to her so
not hit anyone else::
<Jaxion> Seth! ::looks around, trying to get sight of the
others:: Think you can blast us out of this mess?!
<Kali> ::Warps her wings about her as she atempts to stand
up.::
<Powerslam> Great.. ::looks around:: death by snowglobe...
I always knew I'd make a good souvenier...
<Seth> (( What ne-)) ::hears jaxion, closes his eys and
concentrates on emitting a high frequincy sonic pulse to shatter
the crystal:: Cover your ears!
<Static> ::Closes down his blades and moves to cover his
ears:: ((Shockin' crystal..not gonna stop us for long, Blue..))
<Kali> ::Covers her ears and warps her wings tighter around
her.::
<Powerslam> ::covers his ears:: ((this' gonna hurt when the
shards start flying around...))
<Flux> ::covers her ears and curls up waiting for the
sound::
<Seth> ::sends out the pulse with all the energy he can
muster:: ((Aghh!))ACTION> THE CRYSTAL STARTS TO BREAK APART AND REFORM
AROUND THEM, TRYING TO COMPENSATE FOR SETH'S PULSE BUT FAILING.
SCENE> FLUX, LANDSLIDE, AND SETH FALL TO THE FLOOR OF A
CORRIDOR. THEIR CRYSTAL SURROUNDINGS HAVING APPARENTLY STABILIZED
AFTER THE PULSE, BUT THE NONE OF THE OTHERS ARE IN SIGHT.<Seth> ::lands on his gashed arm:: Huff!
<Flux> ::her eyes dart around as she looks for the others::
What happened?
<Landslide> Ufh! ::almost falls on Seth, but rolls away::
Joto is not.. feeling well.. ::puts a hand over his mouth::
<Seth> ::stands up, grabbing his arm:: Where are...::looks
at Landslide, leans near him:: Understandably.
<Seth> ::listens for any sign of the others::
<Flux> ::forces herself to her feet and walks over to Joto
and Seth:: What now?ACTION> FOR A MOMENT, SETH CAN'T HEAR ANY OTHER
PRESENCES. BUT THEN FOUR OR FIVE PEOPLE CAN BE HEARD FURTHER DOWN
THE CORRIDOR.<Seth> I hear some...people. I think. The crystal
is hindering my ability.
<Flux> It might be them... we should at least checkACTION> FIVE OF APOCALYPSE'S DARK RIDERS ENTER FURTHER
DOWN THE CORRIDOR, TAKING NOTICE OF THE MORLOCKS AND CHARGING
TOWARDS THEM.<Landslide> Joto does not think it is them..
::stands ready, waiting for them to attack:: Joto's powers will
not work here
<Seth> ::looks around at the shards of shattered crystals,
takes a deep breath, then notices the Riders. Flux...i might be
able to destroy this place!
<Flux> ::looks back at Seth and sighs:: Are you sure?
<Seth> It's entirely crystal, correct? If I do the same
thing, i did in the corridor, but on a larger scale I could
destroy this place.
<Seth> ::looks at The Riders, fires quick blast at them::
But you have to hold those guys off!
<Flux> Don't worry about it, I can handle it ::lunges at
one of the riders and swipes at him::
<Landslide> ::nods and turns to face the Riders again::
Joto does not need his powers! ::slams his open palm into one of
the Rider's bodies, slamming his other hand down on the man's
back::
<Seth> ::inhales, grinds his teeth together and
concentrates all his energy into his abdomen:: Must...hold out.
((AGGHHHH!))SCENE> POWERSLAM FINDS HIMSELF IN A ROOM WITH NO
VISIBLE ENTRANCES OR EXITS. THE ONLY THING IN THE ROOM SEEMS TO
BE A PLATFORM WITH TWO PODIUMS AT EACH END. ENERGY RADIATES AND
CRACKLES BETWEEN THEM.<Powerslam> ::eyes the way he got in then the
platforms:: And just what kind of sick twisted place is this?ACTION> A SLIGHT WHISTLE SOUND MOVES THROUGH THE ROOM.
ALMOST LIKE A SHARP WIND, IF WIND WAS EVEN POSSIBLE WHERE HE
STANDS.<Powerslam> ::eyes dart around, trying to judge
the source of the sound then forms an energy ball, heading
towards the platform::ACTION> POWERSLAM NOTICES SUDDEN MOVEMENT BEHIND HIM,
BUT BEFORE HE CAN REACT, HE IS HIT BY A HARD IMPACT THAT SEND HIM
SKIDDING ACROSS THE ROOM.<Powerslam> shock! ::quickly gets to his feet,
looking behind him:: Now what?ACTION> STANDING WHERE HE JUST STOOD IS A RATHER
FRIGHTENING SIGHT. IT TAKES A MOMENT FOR HIM TO PICK UP ON THE
FAMILIAR FEATURES OF PREDATOR REMAINING AFTER HER TRANSFORMATION
INTO PESTILENCE.<Pestilence> ::hissing snicker:: Playtime....
<Powerslam> ::eyes narrow, eyeing the transformations then
forms an energy ball:: ((she's toying with me...))
<Pestilence> ::extends her claws, eyes glittering faintly
in the light from the energy::
<Powerslam> ::sends the energy ball at Pestilence's
shoulder:: You think I'm gonna let you get close enough to use
those?
<Pestilence> You think? ::snickers again, diving forward
and rolling to avoid the sphere, moving swiftly toward Slam::ACTION> THE ENERGY BALL SPEEDS OVER PESTILENCE AS SHE
DIVES, EXPLODING AGAINST THE FAR WALL.<Pestilence> Not gonna have any say in the matter,
I think ::grinning fangily, running on all fours now::
<Powerslam> ::circles towards the platform, eyeing the
podiums then forms two energy balls, sending them in front of
Pestilence:: You think?
<Pestilence> ::skitters to one side, to cut off his
circling motion::ACTION> THE EXPLOSION CATCHES PESTILENCE, SENDING HER
SKIDDING INTO THE WALL.
SCENE> STATIC, MAXIMUS, KALI, AND JAXION TUMBLE INTO A LARGE
ROOM AFTER THE CRYSTAL STOPS ITS TURBULENCE. ALL THAT IT ENCLOSED
IN THE CRYSTAL WALLS OF THE ROOM SEEMS TO BE APOCALYPSE'S THRONE.<Static> ::Grunts as he hits the ground and
narrows his eyes as he glances around, igniting his energy
blades::
<Kali> ::Hits the ground with a cry then then kneels slowly
unwarping her wings from around her to glance about
curiously...:: We lost... four more.
<Jaxion> ::lands on his back:: ugn! ::blinks a few times
and looks around:: ... what happened to the others?
<Maximus> ::stands up silently, looking around:: Where is
Apocalypse?
<Static> Don't know..he coulda dumped 'em somewhere else or
into space..::Scowls, looking around them for any sign of a foe::
<Apocalypse> ::walks into the room fron the door on the far
side of the room:: I am here. I see you four passed through my
gauntlet. ::looks towards them, eyes flickering with power::
<Kali> ::Wings quiver as the only sing of fear and stands
up slowly.::
<Jaxion> ::moves to his feet:: ((Shock.. Things are going
all wrong. This is not a win situation.))
<Static> You. ::Growls, grinding his teeth together::
You've got a lot to answer for, Blue..
<Apocalypse> More than you could possibly imagine. But I
assume you refer to Famine. You do not even truly understand what
he is, do you?
<Kali> He is our friend.
<Static> Why don't you tell us, Blue? ::Sends a sidelong
glance at the others:: ((Shock..as much as I want to tear this
glitch apart..we ain't got a prayer with just us, after last
time..))
<Kali> And we will do everything to save him and all you've
taken from us. ::Takes out her shabby sword.::
<Apocalypse> You are mistaken! Famine is no friend of
yours. Famine was no single being. Your friend and one other were
destroyed, and Famine is all that is left. All that was strong
enough and worthy enough to survive of them! ::grins:: You do not
even understand your responsibility in this.
<Static> "One other"? ::Narrows his eyes:: And if
Dono's "Destroyed", glitch..you're next..
<Kali> Why do you think we're facing you then?
<Kali> ((Someone else from the group is one of his
horsemen...?))
<Apocalypse> Because you are not willing to accept it!
::waves a hand, causing images of Powerslam fight
Pestilence(recognized as Preds), the fight with Famine, War and
Cytorrak stomping cities, and many scens of dead bodies littering
cities appear ont he crystal walls:: This is your doing as well,
Morlocks. Do you not recognize the connections? You unknowingly
assembled the puzzlie pieces in preparation for my return.
Cherish your work with me.
<Jaxion> ::looks up at some of the scenes:: Predator too..?
<Static> ::Scowls at the scenes, shaking his head
slightly:: Try and blame it on us, all you want..this is all your
doing, you shockin' monster..
<Kali> Predator. ::Glances at Apocalypse with a hard look
on her face.:: ... The lamb butchered it's people...
<Apocalypse> Oh, it is not I who casts the blame. I accept
my responsibility for this. I take pride in this! ::laughs and
looks at them again:: And I thank you. ::glares::
<Kali> I wonder what made you this way. How sad. ::The
sword shakes now too.::
<Static> Thanks us for what? ::Takes a defensive posture
with his blades, eyeing Poccy, preparing to attack or defend
himself at any moment::
<Jaxion> We're responsible. ::lifts his gun towards
Apocalypse:: And the others won't be coming to join us in this.ACTION> A BOLT OF ENERGY ROCKETS FROM JAXION'S GUN,
STRIKING INTO APOCALYPSE'S CHEST AND SMASHING HIM THROUGH THE FAR
WALL.<Maximus> It's about time! ::grips his twin swords
and charges across the room towards Apocalypse::
<Kali> ::Takes in a sharp intake of breath.:: ((Predator...
Donovan... War... oh God, no.)) ::Gazes around the room.::
Maximus! He has a trump card!
<Jaxion> ::runs to the side of the room, near the throne,
reloading his gun:: We have no options left!
<Static`> ::Ports after Poccy, his energy blades flaring at
full strength:: Let's take the glitch down!
<Kali> ::Forces to beat her wings and take to the air and
pulls out a crude peice of sharpned metal and throws it at
apocalypse.::
<Apocalypse> ::lifts himself from the rubble, watching them
heading at him with a smile:: Yes... come for me, Morlocks.*******SIM END*******